Returning From the Ether

[tielle_mortevus]

A loud crash echoes from one of the abandoned houses in the residential area, one of the armoires tumbling to the floor. A swirling portal hangs in the air, covering the room in a brilliant blue light as a slender young woman steps through from the other side. She groans a bit, scowling as she looks down at the ruined armoire.


"That certainly wasn't there before. Then again it's been a while since I've been here..."

She sprawls out on the nearby bed, her trip through the portal taking a bit out of her.

"I wonder if anything's happened since I last visited. The last I remember the plaza was in shambles and everyone was still helping rebuild... I wonder if the clinic would still be willing to donate blood..."

She licked her fangs as she contemplated ways to get sustenance. Speaking to no one in particular, simply thinking aloud, she poses a simple question.

"What's been going on here lately since I've been away... and how long does it take to readjust to the goings-on here after being away for so long? I'm sure so much has changed, I hope there are at least a few familiar faces still milling about."

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[tielle_mortevus]

She chuckles a bit at his awkward backpedaling holding up a hand motioning for him to stop.

“You’re fine. Most people I met from home only sought me out to kill me, well with one exception....”

She pauses again, this time lost in thought just long enough to notice.

“As long as you’re not trying to kill me, you’re fine. Besides, I prefer getting right to the point. Whenever the clinic would run blood drives they’d set aside a few cases of samples for me in exchange for volunteer work. The irony of drawing blood without using these...”

She gave her fang a light tap with her fingernail.

“... certainly wasn’t lost on those who knew me.”

[somekindofspaceuncle]

Truth is, Shiro honestly has no idea why he asked what she is.

However, since he's forgiven for that, there's no reason to wonder, now, is there? If he wasn't forgiven, then he might spend time wondering, or trying to find reasons, deeper, but, now, no need for it. Isn't that how it is? He's pretty sure.

"I can imagine."

He smiles, a little hesitant, but genuine.

"Yeah, people constantly trying to kill you gets pretty tiring. At some point you begin to wonder if you'll live to see the day when they stop trying. Some patience's necessary, when it comes to that."

"And exceptions like that make everything better."

No matter who is that exception of hers.

[tielle_mortevus]

Letting out a sigh, she falls back onto the bed, sprawling out.

"That they do..."

She closes her eyes, simply laying there for a bit in silence. The silence lingers a bit, almost awkwardly so before she speaks up again.

"Do you have anyone special back home... a wife, fiance, someone you're just casually dating?"

[somekindofspaceuncle]

Shiro smiles softly.

"I have friends. My team. In the war, but, it's not like we won't still be friends after the war ends, I know we will. They're like brothers and sisters to me. Keith, Lance, Pidge, Hunk, Allura, and Coran. And now also Lotor, I suppose."

"As for anyone special, I... I had a fiance. We love each other, still, I'm almost sure. But we broke up. Adam just didn't want me risking my life and couldn't accept that I continued doing so. Nevermind..."

[tielle_mortevus]

"At least you're still close... and they're still alive..."

Her eyes darted downward for a moment as she let out a sigh.

"You have a lot to fight for. Don't take that for granted."

She gives him a reassuring smile, lightly patting him on the shoulder.

"Gives you something to look forward to once that war is over."

[somekindofspaceuncle]

"That's true. Thank you."